November Workshops

More free workshops from the Libraries this month! Here are just a few. Check the workshops website to see all of the workshops available, and register for one (or two).

And, you can now subscribe to the workshops RSS feed to receive notices on upcoming workshops.

 

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November 02, 2009 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST
FinalCut Pro: An Introduction

305 Butler Library

An introduction to the tools and capabilities of Apple’s FinalCut video editing software. (Because seating is limited, individuals on the waiting list should not come unless notified the day before the event that seats are available.)

 

November 06, 2009 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EST
RefWorks Bibliographic Software

306 Butler Library

A web-based bibliographic software, most reliable for citation harvesting from the widest range of the Libraries’ databases and the best solution for group projects, but less satisfactory than other available softwares as a writing tool.

 

November 06, 2006 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Bloomberg Introduction Sessions

1st Mezzanine reading room on the west side of Watson Library

This session will teach the basic navigation and searching skills necessary to begin using Bloomberg. Reservations are required. Please email business@libraries.cul.columbia.edu to reserve your spot.

 

November 10, 2009 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Scanning Essentials

305 Butler Library

A basic overview of the options available at the Electronic Text for creating electronic texts and images.

 

November 12, 2009 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EST
Zotero Citation and Resource Management Software

306 Butler Library

An introduction to the various features of this FireFox plugin, an exciting new program that allows the easy capture of web pages and records from many of the Libraries’ databases, the production of bibliographies and citations in various styles, the downloading and indexing of full text resources, and the creation and management of reading notes.

 

November 13, 2009 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Filemaker Pro Database Software

305 Butler Library (Electronic Text Service)

A basic introduction to this flexible and powerful database program.

 

November 18, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST
NVIVO Qualitative Analysis Software. Part 1

306 Butler Library

The leading qualitative analysis software, supporting the annotation and analysis of text and media files.

 

November 19, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
EndNote Bibliographic Software

306 Butler Library

The classic bibliographic citation software, still the best choice for managing large collections of citations and customizing citation styles and reference types.